Massive construction work in rail transport: summer barriers in Vienna and Lower Austria!

Massive construction work in rail transport: summer barriers in Vienna and Lower Austria!

Hütteldorf, Österreich - Vienna faces an exciting but demanding summer time in rail transport, because from 28. June to September 1, 2025 there are extensive construction work. This applies in particular to the Wiener S-Bahn and the U4 line, which are modernized during the summer vacation. According to official information, numerous routes are closed during this time and replaced by rail replacement traffic.

The S-Bahn line between Vienna Praterstern and Wien Floridsdorf is set for the entire period. In their place, two rail replacement bus lines are used: the blue line (SV900) and the yellow line (SV905) . While the SV900 offers additional holding an Wien Traisengasse and Vienna Handelskai , the SV905 runs as a direct bus between the two end stations. The buses start every day at 5:30/6: 00:00 and run until 8:00 p.m. . Information on the departure times is conveniently available via the Scotty app, so that passengers are well informed.

U4 and other lines in focus

The construction work also affects the U4, where there is a lock between Friedensbrücke and Schottenring . Replacement traffic is also organized here, the e4 tram line will offer additional connections. From 28. June to August 31 the U4 is divided into two sections, so that passengers have the opportunity to conveniently switch to alternative lines.

Not only the S-Bahn and U4 are affected. There will also be track exchange and renovation on various tram lines. From the 16. June there are restrictions on line 43, and the track renewal in Jörgerstraße is up to 31. August . Employees of the Wiener Linien also renew the road areas on the Margaret belt of 7. July to August 22nd , which is why lines 6 and 18 are also diverted here.

modernization and infrastructure expansion

At the moment, the goal of the extensive construction work, the infrastructure of both transport companies, the Wiener lines and the ÖBB , is to be modernized and expanded sustainably. The construction work is deliberately carried out during the summer vacation, when there are typically fewer passengers on the road to minimize the impairments.

To create a smooth alternative, numerous subway and tram lines are still available. The U1 run every three minutes and the U1 and U2 in the 5-minute cycle . Lines D, E4 and many others will also maintain the network during the construction work. The use of the new red ÖBB buses, which are used for the first time in rail replacement traffic, is particularly exciting.

informed passengers and good planning in advance are the key to a smooth course of travel. If you are planning your travel time well and inform yourself about the current alternatives, you can do the summer construction work without difficulty. The applicable ÖBB tickets are recognized by the Viennese lines in the affected sections, which ensures additional flexibility.

For further details on the construction work, visit the pages of Puls24 href = "https://www.oebb.at/de/bahnplan/bausteuteninformation/bauarbebe-s-sommerferschenwien-noe"> ÖBB and wien.gv.at .